HISD is releasing more information on the design of T-TESS in preparation for the initial roll out for School Year 2022-2023. The decisions outlined below aim to place teacher growth at the center of the evaluation process, and they have been made in close collaboration with teachers, principals, and staff across Houston, with insight from an HISD staff survey, three focus groups, and numerous design committees.
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Waltrip HS Jazz Band earns first place in national competition
The Waltrip High School Jazz Ensemble #1 has won first place at the National Jazz Festival.
Continue readingWheatley HS senior named Terry Foundation Scholar
Wheatley High School senior Jakory Johnson is a 2022 Terry Freshman Scholarship winner and will be attending the University of Texas at San Antonio in the Fall of 2022.
Continue readingYates HS seniors receive scholarships from Roland Martin
Famed TV journalist and commentator Roland Martin visited Yates High School Friday morning, providing scholarships to three seniors.
Martin is a member of the Yates Class of 1987 and hosts Roland Martin Unfiltered.
Continue readingStudent Enrollment Department to host a family enrollment drive
In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, the Houston Independent School District Student Enrollment Department will be hosting a Student Enrollment Application and Resources Drive. Families are invited to attend this event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center (MSTC) High School.
Continue readingHISD observes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education issued a proclamation declaring the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in HISD.
Continue readingSuperintendent House surprises 10 hand-selected seniors with Scholars Awards
HISD Superintendent Millard House II presented high school seniors with the 2021-2022 HISD Superintendent Scholars Award on Wednesday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 17.
Continue readingElementary and middle school students celebrate Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Contest wins
In observation of Earth Month, HISD’s Energy and Sustainability Department held a contest intended to inspire creativity and environmental awareness by repurposing recyclable materials into art pieces. The department’s hope was that the contest would excite students and encourage a more active engagement with the environment and conservation both at school and at home.
Continue readingR.P. Harris ES educator receives May Teacher of the Month award
Superintendent Millard House II along with HISD community partner Group 1 Automotive selected Neka Carwell from R.P. Harris Elementary School as May’s Teacher of the Month.
Continue readingComplete the 2021–2022 HISD Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Survey
HISD parents and guardians are invited to complete the 2021–2022 HISD Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Survey.
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